This is a rental listing picture of the house from before Superstorm Sandy. The house looks modest from the outside but between the six bedrooms and the decks it has plenty of space for large groups. (Michael Loundy/Seaside Realty)

This is a rental listing picture of the house from before...

This is a rental listing picture of the house from before... Photo-3696196.51931 - SFGate

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Much of Seaside Heights, shown in this wall map, was severely damaged. (Michael Loundy/Seaside Realty)

Much of Seaside Heights, shown in this wall map, was severely...

Much of Seaside Heights, shown in this wall map, was severely... Photo-3696197.51931 - SFGate

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One of the bathrooms where cast members say they took 3-hour showers to avoid the cameras. (Michael Loundy/Seaside Realty)

One of the bathrooms where cast members say they took 3-hour...

One of the bathrooms where cast members say they took 3-hour... Photo-3696198.51931 - SFGate

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These sliding glass doors lead out to one of the decks. (Michael Loundy/Seaside Realty)

These sliding glass doors lead out to one of the decks. (Michael...

These sliding glass doors lead out to one of the decks. (Michael... Photo-3696199.51931 - SFGate

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Bedroom where one of the eight cast members slept ... or whatever. (Michael Loundy/Seaside Realty)

Bedroom where one of the eight cast members slept ... or whatever....

Bedroom where one of the eight cast members slept ... or whatever.... Photo-3696200.51931 - SFGate

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In post-storm media photos, the Italian colors and flag were still painted on the garage. (Michael Loundy/Seaside Realty)